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Unisan earns PhD with groundbreaking study on township consumer behaviour

Dr Eva Mahlangu's new PhD from Unisa introduces a powerful framework to help retailers better understand mobile loyalty in South Africa's township markets, reshaping how businesses engage with underserved consumers. Read more

Unisa's SBL launches Western Cape alumni chapter

As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the university's esteemed Graduate School of Business Leadership recently launched an alumni chapter in the Western Cape to foster continued engagement, strengthen connections, and build a supportive professional network. Read more

Students equipped for the world of work

Unisa’s Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council recently hosted a Student Equip Workshop, exposing students to a wide range of industries, career paths, internships, and job opportunities. Read more

Unisa Eastern Cape Region hosts first Provincial Disability Indaba

Attended by a number of stakeholders, the landmark event was held to reflect on the post-school transition of students with disabilities.Read more

Interrogating the boundaries of knowledge through art

A bold multidisciplinary showcase at the Unisa Art Gallery, titled “Thresholds of Knowledge”, is curated by renowned academic and artist Professor Nombe Mpako, and challenges artists, students, and the public to interrogate the boundaries of knowledge, both personal and collective, through immersive visual storytelling. Read more

Young Unisan recognised by leading South African newspaper

Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative. Read more

A double achievement of note

Jessica Soko gave birth to her son while completing the final examinations towards a Higher Certificate in Law at Unisa. Read more

Professional bodies rally behind Unisa’s CTA students

Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the brightest academic talents in the rigorous Theory of Accountancy programme. It reaffirmed Unisa’s status as South Africa’s largest producer of accounting graduates. Read more

Telling the story of Unisa

Unisa’s Alumni Relations Office and the Unisa Library Archives have embarked on a collaboration to celebrate and safeguard the legacy of the university and its people. As custodians of the alumni database and archival records, the two offices are uniting to tell the story of Unisa – past, present, and future. Read more